This essay discusses the types of rheumatoid arthritis and the treatment of rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and damage throughout the body. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks its own body’s tissues. However, some risk factors of rheumatoid arthritis increase the chances of getting the disease. It affects the lining of the joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity. Types of RA include Seropositive involving a positive rheumatoid factor blood test result. Seronegative RA is a negative RF blood test result but with RA symptoms. Juvenile idiopathic occurs in children aged 17 and younger. Symptoms include inflammation and pain in the joints, joint stiffness, and joint swelling. Early diagnosis is relevant for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
types of rheumatoid arthritis, treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
TREATMENT MEASURES OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis involves measures that can help to manage the pain and control the inflammatory response, thus improving the life quality of the infected. Treatments may include medications, home remedies, dietary changes, and exercise. The best treatment plan is dependent on the types of rheumatoid arthritis. There are many types of medication for RA. Some help to reduce the pain and inflammation of RA like corticosteroids and acetaminophen, while others help to reduce flares and damage to joints such as Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors. Home remedies and lifestyle adjustments include exercise, diet changes, getting enough rest, applying heat or cold to reduce inflammation and stiffness, and using assistive devices such as crutches to help in mobility. Also, avoiding certain controllable risk factors of rheumatoid arthritis e.g. Smoking can reduce the risk of the infection.
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RISK FACTORS AND COMPLICATIONS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Risk factors of rheumatoid arthritis increase the risk of developing the disease. The risk factors include being a woman, having a family history of RA, smoking cigarettes, having obesity, exposure to certain types of bacteria, such as those associated with periodontal disease. Having a history of viral infections, such as the Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mononucleosis. Trauma or injury, such as bone breakage or fracture, dislocation of a joint, and ligament damage. Environmental exposures to silica or asbestos. The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis also involves avoiding some risk factors like smoking. Rheumatoid arthritis increases one risk of developing premature heart disease, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid nodules, Dry eyes and mouth, Infections, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Lung disease, and Lymphoma. These complications can lower one’s quality of life, therefore knowing the types of rheumatoid arthritis, risk factors, and treatment measures are essential.
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